Netflix’s newest Australian western drama series, Territory, enters the Top 10 of the streaming service this week. Created by Ben Davies and Timothy Lee, the six-part program follows the passing of the Lawson family patriarch, who plunges his cattle empire into a tense clash between billionaires, cattle magnates, indigenous leaders and criminal rivalries. With an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes Territory is gaining traction globally for its gripping portrayal of betrayal, power struggles and shifting loyalties.
Netflix launched its weekly Global Top 10, with Territory sitting comfortably at number 3, right below This is Zodiac Speaking and just above Beauty in black. With 6.4 million views recorded five days since its release, the drama’s success reflects a growing appetite for Shakespeare’s family sagas set in the Wild West.
What is the territory’s place in Netflix’s global top 10?
Competing with established hits like Paramount’s Yellowstone
Netflix’s successTerritory may be inextricable from the path led by Paramount’s award-winning American Western Yellow Stone. Territory Likewise, it offers an intense struggle for power between rival factions – with alliances being constantly redrawn – but it differentiates itself by being a countryside setting. The exhibition emphasizes the dynamics and dysfunction of the Lawson family while showcasing the vast landscapes of the Northern Territory. Reviewers also praised the series for bringing a distinct indigenous touch to the seriesas The Hollywood Reporter Daniel Feinberg, who wrote that the show does “better than Yellowstone in its attempts to insert a native perspective into the narrative.”
Notably, the cast features a mix of seasoned actors and rising stars, including Australian actress Anna Torv (The last of us), New Zealand actor Michael Dorman (Patriot), and young Australian actor Sam Corlett (Vikings: Valhalla), with exciting performances. As tensions rise and alliances fluctuate, viewers are drawn into a narrative that explores not just personal ambition, but also the broader sociopolitical context of indigenous rights and land ownership.
Our take on the territory’s growing popularity
A new take on classic Western tropes
With its current performance on Netflix, Territory signals a growing appetite for Western dramas that explore complex relational dynamics between relatives, money and -the most important thing is the land. The show addresses themes of ambition, betrayal and the struggle for power – universal elements in the name of survival that resonate with audiences around the world.
As it climbs the charts, Territory appears poised to carve out a niche for itself in the increasingly competitive drama streaming landscape with a series TerritoryThe second season is finishing. However, given Netflix’s history of canceling shows shortly after their release, it’s still a few weeks before we know if the show will go from here.
Source: Netflix